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Neuronal-associated microtubule proteins class III beta-tubulin and MAP2c in neuroblastoma: role in resistance to microtubule-targeted drugs.
Molecular cancer therapeutics - 1 Sept 2004
Don Sima, Verrills Nicole M, Liaw Tracy Y E, Liu Marjorie L M, Norris Murray D, Haber Michelle, Kavallaris Maria
Abstract excerpt
Advanced stage neuroblastoma has a poor clinical outcome and microtubule-destabilizing agents, such as the Vinca alkaloids, are an important component in the treatment of this childhood cancer. Vinca alkaloids bind to beta-tubulin on the alpha/beta-tubulin heterodimer and disrupt microtubule dyna...
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